Tag: coalition
Best when we're boldest
I would like to here suggestions for policies, because this is the only possible way to break Cameron. We can show up this hard-right oppertunist charlatan, while coming up with progressive, yet pragmatic policies. I am particuarly interested to hear policies submitted by the New Labour wing of the party.
What is clear, and must be necessary for any policies proposed, is that we need to win as a broad coalition. Trade unionists, Working class socialists, Metropolitan liberals, Social democrats, Democratic socialists, other associated progressives and the white working class, as well as minorities in this country, whether homosexuals, different ethnic groups etc. That is how Labour can win. I also agree with Jenni Russell, in that a leadership contest must be held, to show that a coalition would consist of people from different factions of the party, and who would contest the leadership of the party.
So, what policies would you suggest?
The Unholy Coalition - the SNP & the Tories
An article in today's Scotsman talks about increasing co-operation between the Tories and the SNP and next month Cameron and Salmond are planning to meet up to discuss their new 'union'.
Next week the SNP is removing the bar against a potential coalition with the Tories - something that just a few months ago would have seemed unimaginable.
Next week the SNP is removing the bar against a potential coalition with the Tories - something that just a few months ago would have seemed unimaginable.
Green Party in turmoil
I have a lot of respect for the Green Party and their existence certainly helps to force the main parties to look at what is undoubtedly the most important issue of our time, climate change. Yet sadly, it looks as though the Greens are experiencing internal divisions big time.
What's changed?
Now my knowledge of scottish politics, really isn't that great, but can someone please explain to me why the liberal democrats were even considering jumping into bed with the scots nationalists when the whole point of them going into coalition with Labour after the last election was to keep them out?
And why is it that they have been so quick to rule out resuming that coalition this time around instead of allowing scotland slip into minority nationalist rule?
They really do deserve to be pounded for this.


